Young Researcher Award

Call for Participation

Within the framework of the IX International Conference “SHWA 2026 – Safety, Health and Welfare in Agriculture & Agro-Food Systems” (14–16 September 2026, Rome and Viterbo, Italy), the Organising Committee is pleased to announce the Young Researcher Award, dedicated to promoting excellence among early-career scientists.

 

1. Purpose of the Award

The Award aims to:

• encourage the active participation of young researchers in the field of agricultural and forestry safety, health, and welfare;
• recognise outstanding scientific contributions presented at SHWA 2026;
• support the professional development of early-career scholars.

 

2. Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• be under 35 years of age on the opening day of the Conference (14 September 2026);
• be the presenting author of an accepted abstract at SHWA 2026;
• personally deliver the oral presentation during the Conference.

Proof of age may be requested by the Organising Committee.

 

3. Evaluation Criteria

The Award will be assigned based on the quality of the oral presentation delivered during the Conference.

Presentations will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• scientific originality and relevance of the research;
• methodological rigour;
• contribution to advancing knowledge in safety, health, and welfare in agriculture and agro-food systems;
• clarity, structure, and effectiveness of the presentation;
• ability to respond to questions and engage with the audience.

 

4. Jury

The Jury will be composed of members of the SHWA 2026 Scientific Committee who are present at the Conference.

The Jury’s decision will be final.

 

5. Prizes

The Award will recognise the three highest-ranked young researchers:

🥇 First Prize – Diploma of Merit
🥈 Second Prize – Diploma of Merit
🥉 Third Prize – Diploma of Merit

In addition, the three awardees will be granted:

• One-year free membership to the Italian Association of Agricultural Engineering (AIIA) – Section V.

The awards will be presented during the official closing session of SHWA 2026.

 

6. How to Participate

Eligible young researchers will automatically be considered for the Award upon abstract acceptance and confirmation of their presentation.

No separate application is required.

 

7. Contact Information

For further information, please contact:
📧 info@shwaconference.eu
🌐 https://shwaconference.eu/